Hardin County Chief Deputy Kenny Davenport said police patrols will be highly visible Wednesday evening for Halloween outings. "Still, we encourage parents to make sure the kids understand the importance of watching for traffic, and making sure all treats are properly wrapped and inspected by an adult before eating," said Davenport.

The Hardin County News Halloween Coloring contest will conclude on Wednesday, October 31st. Prizes will be awarded to the winning contestants in three age categories. Get your pages in to compete for the prizes!